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Why Aren’t College Grads ‘Job-Ready’?
Patrick J. Casey argues that the reluctance to enforce deadlines and other workplace norms is not serving students well.
Innovative Teacher-Prep Programs Aim to Fix K-12 Shortages
Enrollment in teacher-preparation programs is still about 45 percent lower than in 2010, but there are signs it’s rebounding. Some experts credit a spate of efforts to make getting a teaching degree more affordable.
Undergraduate Research Experience Increases Retention, Engagement at WVU
An apprenticeship initiative at West Virginia University has shown success at retaining learners of all backgrounds.
Positive Partnership: Students Provide Mental Health Support for the Community
A virtual practicum opportunity for social work students helps them gain field experience while providing in-demand crisis help to those in need.
Working (and Learning) Hard for the Money
Iris Palmer writes that restructuring work-based learning to expand paid opportunities could help community college students stay in school.
Deploying Student Journalists to Help Local ‘News Deserts’
The University of Vermont’s Center for Community News supports efforts to re-energize local news coverage in underserved regions in the state and beyond.
Career Prep Tip: Make On-Campus Jobs Visible
Colleges and universities host student employment fairs to help learners get plugged into on-campus work opportunities, building their professional skills and helping them fund their education.
Should Colleges Strive to Improve Student Mindsets?
Weaving together narratives from almost three dozen college students, a book from the Aspen Institute’s CEO proposes a new way to think about college outcomes.